Knitted Sweater Vests are a great option for adding a layer of warmth. Our included yarn calculation table gives you the quick answers to the question – How much yarn do I need to knit a Sweater Vest?
Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Sweater Vest?
- How Much Super Bulky Weight Yarn For Knitted Sweater Vest?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Sweater Vest?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater Vest?
- How Many Balls Of Yarn For a Sweater Vest?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Sweater Vest?
I highly recommend using a pattern to knit a Sweater Vest. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage. Addi machine users: you’ll need an adjusted amount of yarn for this one. More info in my post!
The example pattern I’m using is The Open Trails Sweater Vest by Ashley Lillis using stockinette stitch and simple ribbing. It includes 8 different sizes. It is a great option for beginners.
How Much Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater Vest?
To knit a Sweater Vest with finished bust measurements from 35 inches (97.5 cm) to 57.5 inches (146 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 446 yards (408 meters) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn, total weight of 24 oz (680 g) – Number of skeins is 2 skeins (each skein weighs 12 oz/ 340 g).
How Much Super Bulky Weight Yarn Needed For a Sweater Vest?
Here’s my handy guide to how much yarn for knitting a Sweater Vest in different sizes and yards of yarn required when knitting stockinette (using the example pattern) in Worsted Weight #4 Yarn.
Sweater Vest Yarn Estimates
With Super Bulky Weight Yarn (#6)
Final Bust Size (In)
35 to 57.5 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
97.5 to 146 cms
Estimated Yardage
446 yards
Estimated Meterage
408 meters
Estimated Ounces
24 oz
Estimated Grams
680 gms
Estimated Skeins
2 skeins
How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need to Knit a Sweater Vest?
To knit a Sweater Vest with finished bust measurements from 35 inches ( 97.5 cm) to 57.5 inches (146 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 446 yards (408 meters) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn
How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater Vest?
To knit a Sweater Vest with finished bust measurements from 35 inches ( 97.5 cm) to 57.5 inches (146 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 2 skeins (each skein weighs 12 oz/ 340 g) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn.
How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater Vest?
To knit a Sweater Vest with finished bust measurements from 35 inches ( 97.5 cm) to 57.5 inches (146 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 2 balls (each ball weighs 12 oz/ 340 g) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Sweater Vest?
To knit a Sweater Vest with finished bust measurements from 35 inches ( 97.5 cm) to 57.5 inches (146 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 24 oz (680 g) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn.
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Conclusion
Now you know how much yarn you’ll need to knit a Sweater Vest, it’s time to start your next project! Want to knit another type of sweater? Read my article on how much yarn to knit an oversized sweater.
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